Sinopsis

Advanced Concepts in Surgical Research is a practical, reader-friendly guide to planning, conducting, and evaluating solid, evidence-based surgical research that leads to high-quality results. Geared to the investigator who has already mastered basic principles, this book focuses on more advanced topics such as randomized controlled trials, survey design, observational studies, meta analyses, statistical concepts, reporting of data, and much more.
Key Features

Includes tips and insights from experienced surgical researchers on how to conduct an effective clinical study and avoid pitfalls
Supplies hard-to-find information on current topics such as randomization systems and technology and publication bias
Provides standardized, easy-to-reference text boxes with highlighted key concepts, on-the-spot definitions, and real-world case examples
Numerous illustrations and tables help the reader to visualize key concepts

Table of Contents

Factorial Randomized Trials
Expertise-Based Randomized Trials
Randomization Systems and Technology
Blinding and Concealment
Composite Outcome in Orthopaedics: Understanding the Concepts
Adjudication of Outcomes – Systems and Approaches
Subgroup Analyses
Trial Management – Advanced Concepts And Systems
Case-Control Studies
Cohort Studies
Survey Design
Qualitative Studies
Economic Analysis
Literature Searches
Understanding Effect Sizes
Fixed Effects Versus Random Effects
Heterogeneity
Uncovering Publication Bias
Statistical Pooling – Programs and Systems
Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies
Meta Regression
Preparing a Statistical Analysis Plan
Regression
Survival Analysis
Interim Analyses in Randomized Trials
Conflicts of Interest Reporting
Authorship – Modern Approaches and Reporting
Randomized Trials Reporting Checklists
Observational Studies Reporting Checklists
Meta-Analysis Reporting Checklist